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Step into a world where the magic of Christmas comes alive through five delightful tales. From the daring journey of two siblings who find themselves whisked to a wondrous garden of living toys, to a mischievous jack‑in‑the‑box adventure, each story sparkles with imagination and gentle humor. Interwoven with the timeless legend of Saint Nicholas and a heartfelt reminder of the season’s true gift, the collection balances wonder with a quiet, uplifting moral.
The prose is simple enough for children yet rich enough to charm adult ears, and the original watercolor illustrations by Frederic Richardson add a warm visual backdrop that translates beautifully to audio. Listeners will hear the excitement of secret midnight watches, the joy of decorating a tree for Santa, and the tender echo of love that defines the holiday spirit. Perfect for cozy evenings by the fire, these stories invite families to share the timeless cheer of Christmas together.
Language
en
Duration
~50 minutes (48K characters)
Series
The "story lady" series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Daughaday and Company, 1916.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-11-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1958
Best known as "the Story Lady," this Chicago-born writer brought folktales and fairy tales to young audiences through books, classrooms, libraries, and early radio. Her work helped turn storytelling into a lively, public art for children in the early twentieth century.
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